Skip the "but." Sometimes parents are tempted to include a gripe along with their praise, but this is not the time or place. A thank-you note to a teacher should just focus on the positives and ...

Dear Miss Manners: I was wondering if my daughter should have sent thank ... Could you please let me know? In the normal course of events, children take it for granted that their parents feed ...

We always thank her in person or call her to thank her, but she expects a written thank-you note for every single gesture. While I am very appreciative, I often do not have the energy or brain ...

Most days, being a parent can feel like the most thankless job in the world. You are working tirelessly and pouring your heart and soul into giving your children everything, yet it is rare to even ...